Person placing flowers on a funeral casketDefinition of DECEDENT: (noun) / a deceased person

A decedent is the legal term used to refer to a person who has died. For example, “The decedent resided in the Bronx and was survived by three heirs.” This term is commonly used in estate and probate matters handled by a probate attorney.

Daniel R. Antonelli
Representing trust & estate clients with an emphasis on estate litigation in the New York City Metro Area.